Tom Ciurczak Band Celebrating New Album, “ANTARCTICA” on Sept. 18 in Mission Viejo
Tom Ciurczak Band Celebrating New Album, “ANTARCTICA” on Sept. 18 in Mission Viejo
Southern California rockers Tom Ciurczak Band will celebrate the release of Tom’s new album, “ANTARCTICA” at Mac’s Tavern on September 18, at 8 PM.
Mac’s Tavern is at 27567 Puerta Real, Mission Viejo, CA, United States, 92691 in Mission Viejo. The venue phone is 949-328-9423
The website is macs-tavern.com.
Led by singer-songwriter Tom Ciurczak, the record release concert will include all the songs on the new album, plus favorites from Tom’s catalog of 6 albums including “Call Me Ishmael,” “I Ain’t Ever Growing Up (Volumes I & II),” and his most recent the critically praised “YORICK,” which Tom’s fans voted as Album of the Year in Americana Highways’ Readers’ Poll. (We asked them to help).
“ANTARCTICA” showcases Ciurczak’s signature blend of heartland rock, cinematic storytelling, and classic rock. Ciurczak’s sixth album expands his cinematic storytelling with songs that explore invisibility, survival, noir narratives, surreal twists, and emotional vulnerability.
Highlights include:
“Invisible Man” — a driving opener about people society overlooks
“We Were Immortal” — a melodic rock piece originally conceived for a rock opera
“Going Down in Flames” & “Looking for a Place” — straight‑ahead rock songs
“Losing You” — an intimate piano‑driven reflection on life on the road
“Black Out Jack,” “Haunted House,” “Atom Glow,” “Creature from the Blues Saloon” — Dark songs loaded with surreal storytelling
The single “Antarctica” has been described as “a ghost story at the bottom of the world,” and features 1970s progressive rock influences, anchored by a dramatic pipe‑organ/B3 intro and outro that evokes Captain Nemo, Phantom of the Opera, and classic rock’s most theatrical moments.
About Tom Ciurczak
Tom Ciurczak is a Southern California singer/songwriter whose work blends Springsteen‑style storytelling, Warren Zevon’s wit, Steve Earle’s grit, and the melodic sensibilities of The Who and The Eagles. His songs are built as three‑act stories, rich with character, atmosphere, and emotional stakes.
